March of 2020. October of 2022. The market turbulence of early 2025. Each time the stock market takes a sharp turn downward, ...

Allianz Accumulation Advantage 5(TM) strengthens the accumulation-focused FIA suite of offerings with a 5-year withdrawal charge period. This FIA is designed for those seeking pro ...

Adam B. Frankel is a personal finance writer and financial adviser with over 30 years of experience. When he’s not managing money in the stock market, he teaches financial topics and other core ...

Editorial Note: Blueprint may earn a commission from affiliate partner links featured here on our site. This commission does not influence our editors' opinions or evaluations. Please view our full ...

If you’re nearing or already in retirement, the recent market volatility might be giving you pause. With economic uncertainty, rising inflation and stock market fluctuations, protecting your ...

Traditionally, fixed income is where financial advisors look to reduce portfolio risk. This is no longer the case in the post-pandemic period, as the bond market has experienced major volatility, ...

North American Company for Life and Health Insurance ® (North American), a member company of Sammons ® Financial Group and one of the largest issuers of fixed index annuities (FIAs) in the U.S. 1, ...

Most advisors are familiar with fixed index annuities and have used them in their client portfolios Annuity contracts have become an increasingly consistent part of financial advisors’ client ...

Fixed index annuities provide market-linked growth for your money and protect your principal. But returns are capped, and fees can be significant. A fixed annuity could provide partial protection ...

For all the pros that come with purchasing an annuity — a steady income stream, tax-deferred growth and potential survivor benefits — there are also drawbacks. One of the biggest is that annuities ...